SUNBENDR from San Diego are what might be called a super group with Chris Cote (Kut U UP) on bass and vocals, Brandon Parkhurst (Kut U UP and Yovee) on guitar and Frank Dixon (Nancy and Sister Juanita) on drums. The trio are augmented on this track with backing vocals from George Perks (Mogwai and Doves) and Benjamin Ward. Just to add to the stellar cast layers of dynamic cinematic synth are applied by Tom DeLonge. The song was recorded at DeLonge’s home studio in March of this year.
Sonically it rocks and rolls like a song that has been in your head all your life. The drumming is huge and the riffs hit you hard. Vocally I was reminded of Billy Corgan and also Jordan Bell (Avalanche Party). The tune is laden with great hooks and deserves to be a huge hit. The hooray for the B-sides lyric hook is pop rock perfection.
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